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VE12 VDM

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,452 mi
Last recorded39,452 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 VDM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2026 39,452 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth Worn on one side (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front tyres look low on pressure

Pass 20 Aug 2024 32,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2024 32,490 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 30,879 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear welds snapped (6.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted

wheel caps fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2022 29,045 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2022 29,045 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2021 28,007 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 26,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2020 26,766 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective snapped (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2019 25,517 miles

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,437 miles

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 20,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2017 20,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 14,196 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 9,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 9,717 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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VE12 VDM is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE12 VDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE12 VDM registered?

VE12 VDM is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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